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Updated Monday 15th April 2024
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Investors should hold nerve amid geopolitical conflict
Focus on UK jobs and inflation snapshot this week
Stubborn inflation a worry in the US
FTSE opens lower following Iran attacks on Israel
FTSE 100 finds its mojo, sailing past record levels for the year
UK watchdog signals concerns over big-tech’s AI dominance, as tech stocks rebound after inflation sell-off
Gold reaches new record highs and oil remains above $90 a barrel
FTSE climbs as UK exits recession, with GDP growing for the first quarter
Oil hits $90 as Middle East conflict threatens to escalate
FTSE 100 continues its gains despite disappointing US CPI data
Oil price tempers slightly on Middle East diplomacy efforts
FTSE rises ahead of US CPI data
Oil price back over $90 as Gaza ceasefire hopes fade
UK retail sales were much better than expected in March
FTSE holds broadly steady as Fed rate cut expectations reach their lowest since October

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Five shares to watch 2024 – how are they performing so far this year?
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15th - 19th April 2024
  • LVMH hopes to allay slowdown concerns
  • Netflix hopes to repeat the success of its blockbuster fourth quarter
  • Entain goes on the hunt for better organic growth as sentiment comes under pressure
  • ASOS sales declines expected as business transformation continues
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Share research

Petrofac - update suggests challenging financial position
Tesco – profits rise as shoppers feel the benefit of reduced inflation
Imperial Brands – guidance unchanged
Tesla – misses expectations

Fund research

EdenTree Responsible and Sustainable Managed Income: April 2024 fund update
UK funds sector review – when will interest rates be cut?
iShares US Equity Index: April 2024 fund update
iShares Japan Equity Index: April 2024 fund update

ETF research

Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond ETF: March 2024 Update
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF September 2023 Update

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Alliance Trust: April 2024 investment trust update
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust: March 2024 update

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